Books in the Contemporary African Politics series

This book analyses Flight-Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings¿ plans for radical democratisation in Ghana, involving ordinary people directly in the country¿s political and economic decision-making processes.

This book shows how the new architecture of aid has important implications in three distinct but related ways: the discursive construction and production of post-colonial societies; the changing focus of Western aid and development policy interventions; and the reproduction of the politics of inclusive exclusion.

As an ethnic minority the Nubians of Kenya are struggling for equal citizenship by asserting themselves as indigenous and autochthonous to Kibera, one of Nairobi's most notorious slums. This book explores two kinds of citizenship deficits; those experienced by the Nubians in Kenya and, those which represent the limits of citizenship theories.

With first-hand knowledge of the continent, the book analyzes the issues, trends, and challenges for Africa's democratic growth. They show that strengthening democratic institutions, opening up the political space for enhanced participation and ensuring political accountability will determine the course and quality of Africa's democracy.

The Horn of Africa is one of the most dynamic and politically turbulent sub-regions on the African continent. Host to great ancient civilizations, diverse peoples, and expansive states, it has experienced massive social, economic, and political transformation. This volume consists of chapters by expert African and international scholars that analyze international, regional, national, and local affairs in the sub-region, which demonstrate the intertwined nature of actors and forces shaping political realities. Contributions include case studies of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Somaliland, Sudan, and South Sudan that illustrate the dynamics connecting a spectrum of political issues.

With first-hand knowledge of the continent, the contributors analyze the issues, trends, and challenges for Africa's democratic growth. They show that strengthening democratic institutions, opening up the political space for enhanced participation and ensuring political accountability will determine the course and quality of Africa's democracy.